black cherry

American  

noun

1. a North American cherry, Prunus serotina, having drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers and bearing a black, sour, edible fruit.

2. the fruit itself.

3. the hard, reddish-brown wood of this tree, used for making furniture.

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Etymology

Origin of black cherry

An Americanism dating back to 1720–30

Example Sentences

A flourish of lemon zest, crushed cookies, black cherries, a drizzle of honey, a spoonful of melted jam — anything that adds contrast, shine, or a bit of drama.

From Salon

My black cherry love came full circle a few weeks ago when I had the most superb Amarena cherries alongside a chicken liver mousse.

From Salon

Locals affectionately coined the name because cherries and black cherries were among the bear’s favorite foods, Corriere della Sera daily said.

From Seattle Times

The bear was well known in the area and named after a variety of black cherry that she was particularly fond of.

From BBC

In Texas, we have black cherries, which are sweet and tart, with a little hint of acidity, and less sweet than Rainier cherries, which are tender and juicy with a delicate mild sweet flavor.

From Seattle Times